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Term: Preceive

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To become aware or conscious of something through the senses.

Example sentence: I could perceive a sweet floral scent in the air as I walked through the garden.

Sense 2:

Definition: To grasp mentally or understand.

Example sentence: It took some time for me to perceive the true meaning behind her cryptic message.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The act or process of perceiving.

Example sentence: Your perception of the situation may differ from mine.

Sense 2:

Definition: Insight, intuition, or awareness.

Example sentence: His keen perception of people's emotions made him an exceptional therapist.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Popular or prevailing in a specific area or among a particular group of people.

Example sentence: That slang term is only used by the local youth; it's a very preceive language.